IBM ThinkPad R40e                                       March 24, 2003
Embedded Controller Program Service Diskette

Diskette Version : 1.01
Embedded Controller Program : 1.01
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Notice:
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- This program is language independent and can be used with any
  language system.


What This Diskette Does
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This Embedded Controller Program Service Diskette updates the embedded
controller program (H8 controller firmware) stored in the ThinkPad
system to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as
noted below.

This release supports the following systems:
  - ThinkPad R40e

To determine if you should update the embedded controller program,
refer to the Summary of Changes section.

To update the embedded controller program, refer to the Installation
Instructions section.


Released Versions
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 Where: Diskette version - Program version (Internal ID)

 1.00 - 1.00 (1SHT16WW)   Initial release for ThinkPad R40e
 1.01 - 1.01 (1SHT17WW)   A fix for a problem


Summary of Changes
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 Where: <x.xx - y.yy (bbbbbbbb)>
           x.xx     : Diskette version
           y.yy     : Embedded Controller Program version
           bbbbbbbb : Embedded Controller Program internal ID
           For example, <1.00 - 1.00(1SHT16WW)> means the diskette 
           version is 1.02 and the Embedded Controller Program version
           is 1.00. The Embedded Controller Program internal ID is for
           administrator purpose.
        (New) New Function or Enhancement
        (Fix) Correction to existing function


<1.00 - 1.00 (1SHT16WW)>
 - (New) Initial release for ThinkPad R40e.

<1.01 - 1.01 (1SHT17WW)>
 - (Fix) The key beside the left shift key on Europe keyboards does not
         work properly.


Installation Instructions
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NOTES:
- As written on LCCM Compatibility and Configuration Guide, remove the
  Power-on password prior to flashing the Embedded Controller Program
  in LCCM (LANClient Control Manager) environment.
- You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the 
  Embedded Controller Program.
- Make sure the Embedded Controller Program Service Diskette is
  write-protected.

 1. Print these instructions or display on another computer.
 2. Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer.
 3. Insert the Embedded Controller Program Service Diskette into the
    diskette drive and turn on the computer.
 4. Select 2. KBC H8 BIOS flash? from the menu.
 5. Press N to continue update.
 6. When completed, the computer is automatically turned off.

    Warning: Do not turn off or suspend the computer until the update
             has been completed. IF YOU TURN OFF OR SUSPEND THE
             COMPUTER WHILE THE UPDATE IS STILL IN PROGRESS, THE
             SYSTEM BOARD MAY HAVE TO BE REPLACED.

 After the update has been completed, please refer to the Determining
 which version is installed section below and follow the steps to
 confirm the update is correctly applied.


Determining which version is installed
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Each version of the Embedded Controller Program Service Diskette
contains the following embedded controller program.

 Diskette   Embedded Controller Program
 Version    Version (Internal ID)
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 1.00       1.00 (1SHT16WW)
 1.01       1.01 (1SHT17WW)

The version of embedded controller program can be viewed by invoking
IBM BIOS Setup Utility. To enter the IBM BIOS Setup Utility;

 1. Turn off the computer.
 2. Make sure the Embedded Controller Program Service Diskette is
    removed from the diskette drive.
 3. Turn on the computer.
 4. While the Press F1 for IBM BIOS Setup Utility message is
    displayed at the lower-left area of the screen, press F1 key.
    The IBM BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed.
    If a password prompt appears, type the correct password.
 5. Check Embedded Controller Version number.


Trademarks
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* IBM, ThinkPad and TrackPoint are registered trademarks of
  IBM Corporation.
* LANClient Control Manager is a trademark of IBM Corporation.

Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks,
trademarks or service marks of others.